Routine Inspection
Aug 10, 2026
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A JACKET ON TOP OF BEAN SACS IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. FOUND A COUPLE OF BACKPACKS STORED ON A SHELF NEXT TO TAMALES WRAPS IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOUND OLD POTS WITH SOIL AND FOUND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FACILITY IN THE BACK. [CA] THE PREMISES OF A FOOD FACILITY SHALL BE FREE OF LITTER AND ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE FACILITY, SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial wording
Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE WALL NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK. FOUND A LEAK AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial wording
Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A NON WORKING LIGHT AT THE HOOD WHERE THE CHICHARRONES ARE MADE. [CA] PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS. FOUND THE MEN'S RESTROOM WITH AN EXCESSIVE SMELL OF URINE AND MOLD-LIKE SMELL. [CA] REPAIR/REPLACE THE VENTILATION SYSTEM.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s notes
FOUND A TRAY WITH RAW CHICKEN AND A FEW BAGS WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE PORK AND BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE CHICKEN BELOW PORK AND BEEF.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
FOUND LEAKING PLATES INSIDE THE CREAMERY AND DELI REFRIGERATORS. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAKING PLATES. FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE A COUPLE OF SHELVES IN THE BACK. [CA] CARDBOARD IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED TO LINE A SHELF. REPEAT VIOLATION: FOUND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
FOUND TRASH ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORE, IN WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZER, IN THE BACK STORAGE AREAS. [CA] REMOVE THE TRASH. FOUND THE WALL ABOVE THE FAUCETS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR THE WALL. THE WALL BY THE HAND DRYER IS DIRTY IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. [CA] CLEAN THE WALLS MORE OFTEN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source